insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Media Access Restricted at Nujoma’s Final Resting Place During the burial of Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, at Heroes’ Acre, reports surfaced that only the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation was granted access near the mausoleum. Several media houses, including Future Media's One Africa TV, the Namibia Press Agency, and international outlets, were barred from covering the final moments of the historic event. Jemima Beukes from the Media Professionals Union weighed in: today3 March, 2025
insert_link Uncategorized Media Professionals Union Calls on Electoral Commission to Cease Harassing Journalists at Polling Stations The Media Professionals Union has demanded that the Electoral Commission of Namibia stop obstructing journalists covering the elections at Van Rhyn polling station. NAMPU states that journalists are being denied movement, kept on-site for extended hours, and unable to report freely due to battery and hunger issues. Acting Secretary-General Jemima Beukes condemned this interference, calling it a violation of media freedom and a threat to transparent election coverage. NAMPU urges […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Media Professionals’ Union Applauds Transparency And Criticizes Political Interference in Press Freedom The Media Professionals’ Union has praised the Information and Communication Technology ministry for confirming the dismissal of New Era’s managing editor, Johnathan Beukes, highlighting it as a rare act of transparency. However, the union emphasized the deeper concern that Beukes' firing was linked to his commitment to true journalism, pointing to ongoing political interference that threatens press freedom in the country. Acting Secretary General, Jemima Beukes today13 November, 2024
